Words for the Walk Reflections to consider with God
GOSPEL POWER AND RIGHTEOUSNESS
Are We Walking in God’s Power or Our Own Strength? Key Scripture — Romans 1:16–17 (NIV) “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes… For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a...
THE DIVIDED HEART: When Our Desire for Control Competes with Our Trust in Jesus
Scripture: Matthew 6:21 (NIV) “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Jesus reveals something profound in Matthew 6:19–34 and Luke 12:13–35. The greatest hindrance to His Lordship is not necessarily a lack of biblical knowledge, spiritual...
THE KEYS OF THE KINGDOM
The Gospel, the Promise, and the Doors Jesus Opened Scripture: “And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven…” — Matthew 16:19 (KJV) When Jesus told Peter that He would give him the keys of the Kingdom, He was revealing something far greater than a...
A Need to Know or a Need for Life?
There is a difference between wanting to know about Jesus and coming to Him because we need His Life. We can gather facts, learn language, and understand ideas about His Kingdom. Those things have value, but they cannot take the place of knowing Jesus Himself—being...
The Rhythm and Melody of Listening and Following in Harmony with Jesus
Jesus has a specific, Spirit Word for you, and He will confirm it through two or three others. But receiving His Spirit Word is only the beginning. Kingdom benefits—including peace, joy, healing, deliverance, relational health, and fulfillment—flow as we yield...
Gospel Fullness and Cultivating Revival
The gospel is more than a message we explain or a set of steps we repeat. It is the good news that, through Jesus, we are brought near to Him and invited to walk with Him. The gospel we share with others should be a reality we are living ourselves. Jesus promised,...
A “Stronger One” Has Come
Listen and Follow “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses…” — Acts 1:8 What is your gospel? Not simply, “What gospel do I say I believe?” but: What gospel is my life revealing? Jesus taught that we will serve what we...
UNIFIED WITH JESUS
UNIFIED WITH JESUS Every Relationship Begins With Our Relationship With Him Conflict can reveal areas of misalignment—with Jesus first, and consequently with one another. This applies to marriage, family, friendships, church, leadership, ministry, work, and even...
How important is the gospel?
The gospel is the power of God unto salvation. It does more than forgive our past; by the Spirit, it teaches us to hear Jesus, follow Him, and bear fruit that reflects His life. Here is a simple test of whether I am allowing the power of the gospel to continue its...
THE VOWS WE MADE WITHOUT JESUS
When Good Intentions Become Self-Reliance Key Scripture “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God.” — Mark 10:18 NKJV Key Thought: “Some of our greatest bondage did not begin when we decided to do evil. It began when we decided, apart from Jesus,...
ONLY GOD IS GOOD
Repentance and the Formation of Christ “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God.” — Mark 10:18 NKJV Jesus alone defines what is good. His grace reveals where our thoughts and ways disagree with Him. As we repent and respond in faith, His Spirit...
WHAT IF JESUS IS WAITING FOR ME THERE?
What if the person I keep overlooking is where Jesus is waiting for me? James makes a startling statement: “Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble…” — James 1:27 NKJV Why them? Why does God...